January 15, 2025

The Intersection of Risk Adjustment and Stars

Taking a systems thinking approach to Medicare Advantage

Payers and downstream risk-bearing-entities have historically worked within department silos. In order to succeed under continued regulatory and financial pressures, organizations will still require department expertise but will also need to apply a systems thinking approach. This approach and more insights are shared in our latest publication, authored by A&M Healthcare Industry Group Managing Director Rose Bernards, The Intersection of Risk Adjustment and Stars.

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